I know what you mean about being in pain during the surgery. They always gave me more local but I could still always feel it- ouch! Do speak up, though, that it is hurting you

I went with the rechargeable units because the battery life is significantly longer (my Boston Scientifics can possibly last all the way up to 10 years), and I didn't want to have to have surgery every couple years to replace the battery. Also, the rechargeable units are actually smaller than the nonrechargeable ones, so it's a smaller thing inside of you. To be honest, there are days where I have issues with my charging or simply don't have time to sit for hours to charge where I start to regret choosing the rechargeable option. But all I have to do is think of how much longer the battery lasts and I'm ok.

I can say "ouch" until the cows come home and that makes little difference. On the other hand, if I lift my head up and try to look around, he calls out for more Versed. They want you laying still.

There are scs's that aren't rechargeable? I'm sitting here charging wondering how they work. Interesting. What kind are they? My battery lasts 10 years supposedly with the charger. That's really cool.

I was told I will be knocked out then they will wake me up to place the leads then knock me back out again..

Bring me back then knock me out again..... wow Ashley, I have no clue whether that was part of the approach in my Boston Sci implant..... As a matter of fact, they had a difficult time awakening me in recovery... a phenomenon repeated when I was under for the recent Cervical fusion.

Blessings on you,
Mark56

Nice!!! lol

That's what I kinda remember hearing from someone awhile back. I assume that's why you don't really see many of those with the non-rechargables.

Ya know, I like my rechargeable because I just cannot imagine the thougth of having to come up with enough AAA batteries..... Oh dear, oh my.
Give me an Everrunning little animal creature,
and a rechargeable battery......
everytime,
Mark56